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The Steel Wool Question
Felt slightly compelled to pose this question directly. Through the articles I've seen both people say to use steel wool, and others very much opposed...
9 years agoImperialstar Wood Snare...?
So while looking at the 1970's Catalogs, it caught my eye that they kept making note of an Imperialstar wood snare. Far as I had known the metal versi...
9 years agoSlingerland vs. Ludwig
I must admit that Mapex is the one company I never want to own anything from. If someone gave me a kit, I'd give it right along to someone else. They...
9 years agoNever Like To Hear This....
Certainly is Mitch. I must say that I am on really good terms with most of my Ex's. Her family was never anything but amazing, and I still refer to he...
9 years agoNever Like To Hear This....
So I was recently speaking with my ex. The one whose father had given me my 1950's Radio King about ten years ago while me and her were together. Me b...
9 years agoHelp identifying drum series and value.
tris66 it actually was during the 1970's. I've seen many Tama kits with concert rack toms and double headed floor toms. Far as I know, Tama didn't mak...
9 years agoHelp identifying drum series and value.
Those are Tama Imperialstars. For a period during the 70's & 80's a lot of companies used the Zola coating inside the shells. I think the Imperialstar...
9 years agoAny experience with Paiste 1000 Series Cymbals
It does indicate they made 20" and 22" rides in regular finish. The RUDE version did have a crash / ride.
9 years agoAny experience with Paiste 1000 Series Cymbals
I'm not sure if they made an 18" Ride. I'm sure they made an 18" Crash / Ride though. Found this other thread which talks about them. They were semi-p...
9 years agoWTB Drum Keys and Badges
I have a Crown badge if you're interested.
9 years agoAny experience with Paiste 1000 Series Cymbals
I had a 1000 series China years ago. I absolutely loved it. I've had a few Paiste's through the years and have always enjoyed their sound. What's the...
9 years agoLaBoz kit in Blue Marine Pearl
I may have a spare MIJ floor tom bracket, or three if you want to swap them out.
9 years agoMatching Snare vs Non-Matching Snare?
That's one kit I'll never part with. I'll have that until my final days. I must confess though, while it may look good with a matching red snare, a ni...
9 years agoPearl Japan Made Drum
Thanks Atlantaskins! Someone at the Pearl Forum said it may be a " G " series? He also noted the rarity of the 18", but said that due to where the leg...
9 years agoMatching Snare vs Non-Matching Snare?
I think we are Jeff,lol Excuse my 16 / 17 year old self in this photo. My U.S.Mercury kit, the snare is blocked but It's the 8 lug steel snare that c...
9 years ago